Ontario Trillium Foundation

Ontario Trillium Foundation is a brand that provides valuable support to grassroots groups through their Organizational Mentor (OM) program. An OM plays a crucial role in offering administrative support, project mentoring, and financial accountability to Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grassroots groups. Acting as a trustee, a governance platform, or a charitable home, an OM becomes the legal home for these groups.

They extend their infrastructure, policies, and procedures to provide administrative assistance and project oversight. With the goal of enhancing the quality of work and impact, both the OMs and grassroots groups share knowledge, experience, opportunities, and networks. To become an OM, organizations must meet Ontario Trillium Foundation's eligibility criteria, which include being a non-profit or charitable organization, a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit organization, and having a minimum revenue of $150,000 in the past two years.

The OM role requires a commitment to supporting grassroots work, a healthy organization infrastructure, and the capacity to mentor project leaders. If you are interested in becoming an OM or finding the right OM for your group, the Ontario Trillium Foundation provides tips and tools to help you navigate the process effectively